Kerry Tremaine Joseph (born October 4, 1973) is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the quarterbacks coach for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the assistant quarterbacks coach for the

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from 2022 to 2023. Joseph played

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and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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in 1996. He was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in

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while leading the Saskatchewan Roughriders to victory in the

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. At the end of the season, he had completed 267 of 459 passes for 4002 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also led all quarterbacks in the league in

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with 737 yards on 90 attempts and 13 touchdowns.

Playing career

College

In college Joseph played quarterback for McNeese State University, leading his team to a 42–11 record and two Southland Conference titles during four seasons as a starter.

National Football League

Subsequently, Joseph spent the 1996 season with the

, played for the London Monarchs of the World League in 1997, and tried out as a slotback for the Washington Redskins. In 1998, Joseph played for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe, where he won the World Bowl Championship. He then was picked up by the

where he played safety for four years until being released in 2002.

Canadian Football League

Ottawa Renegades

Joseph then headed to Canada to try his luck at finally playing quarterback as a professional. He was acquired as a free agent by the Ottawa Renegades in 2003 and during that season unseated incumbent Dan Crowley for the starting job. In the last game of the 2005 season, a victory over the division-leading Toronto Argonauts, Joseph became only the third (after Damon Allen and Tracy Ham) quarterback in Canadian Football League history to garner over 1000 rushing yards in a single season, finishing with 1006.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Renegades suspended operations, but on April 12, 2006, Joseph was selected first overall by Saskatchewan in the Ottawa Renegades dispersal draft. On November 25, 2007, Joseph won the

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for the first time in his career, winning 23–19 over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On November 29, 2007, he was announced as the first ever CFLPA Pro Player of the Year after fan voting during Grey Cup week.

Toronto Argonauts

Joseph was traded from the Saskatchewan Roughriders to the Toronto Argonauts on March 5, 2008, along with 2010 third round draft pick in exchange for

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, the Argos' 2008 first-round pick and a 2010 second-round selection. After being traded to the Argos, Joseph struggled with the team, being knocked out of the playoffs for the two seasons that he played there. On February 21, 2010, Joseph was released by the Argos along with fellow quarterback

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and linebacker

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Edmonton Eskimos

On October 25, 2010, Joseph was signed by the

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to a practice roster agreement after speculation that starting quarterback Ricky Ray would sit out the final two games of the

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. On December 16, 2010, it was announced that Joseph had been released by the Eskimos. On January 25, 2011, it was announced that Joseph had been hired as a personal trainer at Cross Gates Athletic Club in Slidell, Louisiana. June 8, 2011: Signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. 2012 Season: After starting quarterback Steven Jyles went down with an injury, Joseph started 3 games and threw for 1286 yards with 9 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. On January 28, 2014, Joseph announced his retirement from pro football. Joseph was the Program Director of Parisi Speed School in Slidell, La after retiring.

Return to Saskatchewan

On October 7, 2014, it announced by the Saskatchewan Roughriders that he was coming out of retirement to return to his former team. Prior to his resigning with the Roughriders, Joseph had been working as a coaching intern with the New Orleans Saints. Joseph made his first start of the season against the Edmonton Eskimos on October 19, 2014. Joseph had been a member of the Eskimos organization until the end of the 2013 season and retired in early 2014. Joseph played in 2 more regular season games for the Roughriders and 1 playoff game. In said playoff game Joseph struggled, throwing 5 interceptions on 17 pass attempts for a passer rating of 45.8. On December 5, 2014, Joseph announced his retirement from the CFL as a Saskatchewan Roughrider. In August 2019, Joseph was inducted in the Saskatchewan Roughriders Plaza of Honour.

Coaching career

New Orleans Saints

In 2014, Joseph served as a training camp intern with the New Orleans Saints under head coach

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McNeese State

In 2016, Joseph was hired as the co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at McNeese State University.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In 2017, Joseph served as a training camp intern with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under head coach Dirk Koetter.

McNeese State (second stint)

In 2018, Joseph returned to McNeese State University as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. In November 2018, Joseph was named interim head coach, following the termination of head coach

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after a 6–5 campaign.

Southeastern Louisiana

In March 2019, Joseph was hired as the passing game coordinator and running backs coach at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Seattle Seahawks

In 2020, Joseph was hired by the

as an offensive assistant under head coach Pete Carroll. On March 3, 2021, Joseph was promoted to assistant wide receivers coach. In 2022, Joseph was promoted to assistant quarterbacks coach.

Chicago Bears

On January 26, 2024, Joseph was hired by the

as their quarterbacks coach under head coach Matt Eberflus.

References

External links

Chicago Bears profile

Joseph's official website

Edmonton Eskimos' profile page

Saskatchewan Roughriders profile
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